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 March 2007 CyberCats
Welcome Home Wildcats!
 

Weber in the News

Patten named Big Sky Conference MVP - Weber State senior David Patten was selected the Big Sky Conference's Men's Basketball Most Valuable Player on Thursday, and was one of three unanimous picks to the All-Conference first team. Click the link above for the full story.

Howard Hughes' Will: You be the Judge - Attorney George Handy will present a discussion about the Howard Hughes will, Thursday March 8, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Lindquist Alumni Center as a part of the WSU Alumni Association "Classes Without Quizzes" series. As Dummar's lawyers now seek a new ruling, this free presentation will allow you to judge if the will is real. For more information, please call 801-626-7535.

WSU Receiving National Attention from Coast to Coast - Weber State University is redefining the term “March Madness” on the stage and the court, as the school will receive national attention on both coasts Thursday with its performance of Macbeth at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to its NCAA Tournament game against UCLA in Sacramento, California.

WSU Storytelling Festival - The 11th annual Storytelling Festival will be held March 5-7. The festival will feature national storytellers Patrick Ball, Diane Ferlatte, Olga Loya and Syd Lieberman, as well as local, regional, and student storytellers.

Emeritus Professor Publishes Murder Mystery Novel - Weber State University Emeritus Professor Michael Norman has recently published his first novel.  Earlier this month Poisoned Pen Press released Norman’s first novel, “The Commission,” a mystery that draws on his criminal justice background.

Join the Weber State University Alumni Association at the H. Aldous Dixon Awards Luncheon - The WSU Alumni Association has selected WSU English professor Dr. Gary Dohrer and Associate Vice-President for Human Resources K. Stan Greenhalgh as the 2007 H. Aldous Dixon Award recipients.  The prestigious awards will be presented at a luncheon Monday, March 19.

Two Environmental Issues Events Planned for March - Weber State University’s Environmental Initiatives Committee has planned two events examining carbon dioxide emissions and their effect on the environment.
 

WSU Alumni Association

WSUAA - Are you a member of the Weber State Alumni Association? Look what WSUAA does with help from WSU alumni like you:

Raise money for scholarships (45 scholarships awarded in 2006-07)
Provide hundreds of dollars in discounts for its members
Help alumni stay connected with WSU and with each other
Provide programs and services for WSU students and alumni

Click here for more information.

WSUAA Benefit of the MonthLiberty Mutual has partnered with the Alumni Association to offer a 15% discount on home and auto insurance. WSUAA members save an average of $325 per year! Click here for more information.
 

WSU Magazine Class Notes

When you receive your new WSU Magazine, what do you read first?  Of course, the class notes section! So does everyone else! You want to see if there is anyone you know, and others are looking to see if you are in there!
 
Tell us about your successes in your job, education, family, etc. Tell us about awards you've won, that promotion you got, your expanding family, whatever you would like to share with your fellow alumni! To submit a Class Note for the Spring 2007 WSU Magazine, click here.
 

Wildcat Athletics

Congratulations to the WSU men's basketball team, Big Sky Champions! Weber State will be hosting the Big Sky Conference tournament March 6-7. Get your tickets now by calling (801) 626-8500 or online at http://weberstatetickets.com.

The WSU women's team will also be playing in the Big Sky Conference tournament, to be held March 8-10 in Missoula, Montana. The Wildcat Club is sponsoring a road trip to the tournament, call 626-6492 by Friday, March 1 for more information.

Congratulations to WSU Men's Basketball Coach Randy Rahe! The first-year head coach was recently named as one of 15 finalists for the Hugh Durham Award, which is given out by CollegeInsider.com to the mid-major coach of the year.

Congratulations also to former WSU cornerback Bo Smith, who recently participated in the NFL combine. Smith impressed scouts with the 6th fastest 40 yard dash among cornerbacks. Smith is now expected to be drafted in the 4th or 5th round.

Programs for WSU Alumni & Friends

Wildcat Travelers - Join other WSU Alumni as they travel to various destinations around the world. Upcoming trips include Paris & London, Spain, Scotland, Prague & Bavaria, and Italy & the French Alps! Click here for more information.

Community Education Series - Did you ever want to learn things you just couldn't fit into your college schedule? Now is your chance. Join WSU Continuing Education for classes such as Digital Photography, How to Stop Forgetting and Start Remembering, Conversations with the Cosmos, and many others. Click here for a full listing of classes and to register.

 


Department Events

Ott Planetarium - Fascinated by space? Visit the Ott Planetarium with your family or friends for Public Night on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the semester.  Click on the link for more information.

Performing Arts - Do you love the symphony? Theatre buff? Whatever your interests, join other arts lovers for great performances at Weber State! Click on the link for a schedule of events.  Remember, WSU Alumni Association members receive discounted tickets to WSU Performing Arts events!

 


Join us for...

March 2-3, 6-10: WSU’s Department of Performing Arts presents “Sweet Charity” directed by Jim Christian, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center Allred Theater, $8.50/$5.50/free with WSU student I.D., for tickets call 1-800-WSU-TIKS or visit http://weberstatetickets.com.  (* Matinee on March 3 at 2 p.m.)

Saturday, March 24: WSU’s Wilderness Recreation Center will host a
“Leave No Trace” workshop on minimizing human impact while in the outdoors, 10 a.m., Wilderness Recreation Center (4022 Taylor Avenue, Ogden), $6/$4 with Wildcard ID, 626-6373 or http://weber.edu/wrc. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.

Monday, March 26: Weber State University presents the
4th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Shepherd Union Building, free, call 626-8541 for information. 

Tuesday, March 27: Weber State University presents the
3rd Annual Faculty Research Forum, 1-4 p.m., Wattis Business Building 115, 119, 121 and 122, free, 626-7667.

Wednesday, March 28: WSU’s Convocation Lecture Series presents
best-selling author Mitch Albom, noon, Shepherd Union Building Gallery, free, 626-6349.

Thursday, March 29: WSU’s Nontraditional Student Programs will host
“Parent Jam”, skits by a high school peer group covering teen issues such as gangs, drugs and peer pressure. 10-11 a.m., Student Services Center 167 and 5-6 p.m. WSU Davis Campus Haven, free, 626-7794.


Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31: WSU presents the
22nd Annual National Undergraduate Literature Conference featuring Ana Menendez. Noon. Call (800) 848-7770 ext. 6516 or e-mail nulc@weber.edu for more information.

Friday, April 6:
John A. Lindquist Awards Luncheon - The John A. Lindquist Award is a new award to be given annually to a current WSU faculty or staff person who demonstrates sustained and outstanding commitment to mentoring students in learning through civic engagement. Click here for more information.

 

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